Education Committee
The responsibility of the Education Committee is to
promote Catholic education and formation activities for
all adults and children of the parish.
Contact :
Paschal O'Dwyer and Lucy Blair
educationcommittee@sthenry.org
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The Parish Library
features a varied collection of Catholic reading
material from best sellers to classics in theology.
Current issues of popular Catholic magazines, children’s
books, audio/visual and reference materials are all part
of the collection. Be sure to take advantage of this
excellent resource.
Contact: Kathleen Roselli
parishlibrary@sthenry.org
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 St. Henry School
The Home and School Association is an organization made
up of each family whose children attend St. Henry
School. It is a fun group of volunteers who participate
as Room Moms, Dining Hall Volunteers, Library
Assistants, Fund Raising Chairs and much more. It is a
great way to make new friends and participate in
stewardship.
The School Development Office is responsible for the
Annual Development Drive and the Annual Report, the
Pinnacle (school newsletter), Grandparent’s Day, and
several small funding programs.
Contact: Lynette Bailey at 352-1328 or
lbailey@sthenry.org
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Adult Education
Sessions present various topics from traditional
doctrines of Catholicism to subjects of spiritual
interest. Check weekly bulletin for dates and times.
Parish Council Representatives:
Paschal O'Dwyer and Lucy Blair
email:educationcommittee@sthenry.org
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Morning Scripture Study
This group meets informally after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on
Monday in the Parish Center Meeting Room for in-depth
study of the scriptures. All are welcome to come and
join in the discussion.
Contact Information:
Claire Calongne
mondaymorningbible@sthenry.org
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Baptism Preparation
Baptism Preparation Classes are held on the last
Wednesday of each month, excluding December. Parents are
asked to attend the class prior to their child’s baptism
and are encouraged to attend prior to the birth of the
child, if possible. Class is at 7 p.m. in the Parish
Center near the church office. Register by calling Paula
Proctor 352-2259
or email
pproctor@sthenry.org
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Vacation Bible School
meets during one week in June. Vacation Bible School
takes place at St. Henry Church. Religious concepts and
scripture passages are taught through various activities
including drama, art, and music. Children who will be
entering Kindergarten through Grade 4 are invited to
attend. Adult volunteers lead the classes and
activities. There are classes for nursery and preschool
for the children of volunteers. Rising eighth graders
are invited to assist for confirmation service hours.
Registration
Link
Vacation Bible School Registration
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St. Henry Vacation Bible School
June
10th -14th
9:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rising K – Rising 7th grade
St.
Henry Church invites children to Kingdom Rock:
Where kids stand strong for God. At Kingdom
Rock, kids participate in memorable
Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs,
play teamwork-building games, make and dig into
yummy treats, experience epic Bible adventures,
collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to
stand strong, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos
they’ll take home and play with all summer long.
Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of
God all around them through something called God
Sightings. Registration begins on Monday, May 6th
and is available online at sthenry.org under
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Contact Information:
Betsy Gromos and Kristin Hoback
353-0668 or email
reled@sthenry.org
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Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
is the process by which adults and youth become members
of the Roman Catholic Church, as mandated by Vatican
Council II and approved by the US Catholic Conference
for the restoration of the catechumenate process.
CLICK HERE to download the Basic Information for
Inquirers form
CLICK
HERE to learn more about the RCIA process.
CLICK HERE
for the 2012-2013 RCIA schedule.
The RCIC session for youths in the grades from
9th through 12th grades
will start on September 18th 2012 in the Fellowship
Hall. They will begin each session with the RCIA for
adults but will move to the vespers room for their
session. These session are designed specifically for
youths. It is a nine 9 month process in which they will
learn the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Faith.
The culmination of the process comes to a high light at
the Easter Vigil when they are received into the Church
through the sacraments. The process continues on until
April 30 2013.
CLICK HERE for the 2012-2013 RCIC schedule.
Contact Information: Deacon Greg Meinhart 352-2766
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Sunday Religious Education Sessions
Sunday Religious Education seeks to nourish the faith of
children and youth of the parish. This faith was first
celebrated at Baptism. Parents, as the primary religious
educators, help that faith to grow. On Sundays,
catechists continue this process of handing on the
faith.
CLICK BELOW to
download forms and brochure
2012-2013
Religious Education Brochure
2012-2013 Religious Ed Parent Handbook
Registration form for grades 1-12
Registration form for pre-school
Religious
Education Classes Registration Now Available
Sessions
During 9:00 Mass:
Classes for 3, 4, and 5 year-olds
From 10:10 - 10:55:
Classes for Grades 1-12
During 11:00 Mass:
Classes for 3 and 4
year-olds
$25 per
student, $50 per family
(Checks payable to St. Henry Church)
Classes begin September 16th
Directors of Religious Education:
Betsy Gromos and
Kristin Hoback 353-0668
reled@sthenry.org
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